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City staff recommend $30,000 feasibility study after Amtrak outreach about potential Hamilton stop
Summary
City staff briefed council on conversations with Amtrak about new Ohio corridors and potential station locations; staff recommended hiring a consultant for a roughly $30,000 feasibility study and explained federal grant opportunities that could cover much of capital cost.
City staff on Aug. 14 told the Hamilton City Council that Amtrak has discussed expanded service in Ohio and that the city should consider a consultant‑led feasibility study to evaluate whether a stop in Hamilton is viable.
Michael Gurr, a project manager with the Public Works Department, summarized recent conversations with Amtrak and neighboring municipalities. He said Amtrak is pursuing large‑scale modernization and network expansion supported by federal programs, and noted proposed new service corridors such as “3C+D” connecting Cincinnati, Dayton,…
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